1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 (143 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Mercedes-Benz W 110 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Toyota |
Model | W 110 | Celica |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |